Strengthening Families Program: For Parents & Youth Fidelity Observation Form

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1 Strengthening Families Program: For Parents & Youth Fidelity Observation Form Modified Version of the Developer s Fidelity Observation Forms Created by the EPISCenter, August 2010 Updated by the EPISCenter, August, 2016 Parent Session 3: Encouraging Good Behavior Minutes Total Observer s Name: Date: / / Session s Start Time: : Session s End Time: : Parent Facilitator/Leader: Youth Facilitator/Leader 1: Youth Facilitator/Leader 2: Session Location: Total Number of Participants: Number of Participants Arriving After the Start of the Session: Number of Participants Leaving Before the End of the Session: Section 1 - Room and Equipment Rating Rate each of the facility components by circling a number from 0 (lowest rating) to 4 (highest rating): 1. Space/Room Set-up: (room size and configuration, setup of chairs/tables/desks, etc.) 2. Comfort Level: (lighting, temperature, acoustics, distracting noises, etc.) 3. Equipment Functioning: (TV, DVD or VCR, projector, etc.) Totally Inadequate Not Very Good Adequate Good Very Good Not Required by the Curriculum 4 Briefly describe any problems with the room or equipment: Total Points for Section 1 - Room/Equipment: (12 Possible Points) SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 1

2 Section 2 - Curriculum Adherence Rating Pre-Session Activities 1. Were all the supplies that are indicated in the manual available & utilized? 2. Were the posters & ground rules posted/utilized as indicated in manual? Earning Points for Rewards Poster, Tools for Parents 1,2, and 3 Posters 3. Was the facilitator on time to adequately set-up and prepare for delivery? Did the facilitator act friendly and greet participants as they came? Did the facilitator take attendance? Did each of the participants receive a name tag? 0 1 Points (6 Possible Points) Curriculum Activities The Goals of Parent Session Three Parents will: Notice good behavior and give compliments Use rewards to teach new behavior Use a point system to teach new behavior Build a positive relationship One Minute Is Allotted For The As Parents/Caregivers Arrive Activities. SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 2

3 Home Practice Discussion Time for Activity: 10:00 Minutes 1. Ask how the youth followed rules at home during the week? Ask who used I statements with their youth and how the youth responded? Ask what is working well at home with the youth? 0 1 (3 possible points) Video Time: 2:00 Minutes Activity Discussion of Compliments Time for Activity: 2:00 Minutes 1. Process the question on the video screen? Help the parents/caregivers see that compliments should be 0 1 specific? 3. Help the parents/caregivers see that compliments should not 0 1 be followed by a criticism or lecture? (3 possible points) No Video Narration Between Activities 3.1 and 3.2 SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 3

4 Activity Being Taken for Granted Time for Activity: 4:00 Minutes 1. Divide the group into pairs and ask each pair to name something they 0 1 do that others take for granted? Note: It is recommended in the manual that spouses are not paired together. 2. Lead a discussion of being taken for granted and how it feels? 0 1 (2 possible points) Were the Optional Questions Asked? YES NO What would you like to hear from the person who takes you for granted? Is there something your youth does well that you take for granted? Video Time: 2:15 Minutes Activity 3.3 Turning Negatives to Positives Time for Activity: 6:00 Minutes 1. Say that this next activity will help the group prepare to use a point chart? Ask parents/caregivers to name small, problem behaviors they don t want? 0 1 Note: Remind parents to choose a small, specific problem that can be observable Give examples. 3. Ask the parents/caregivers to name the specific, positive behavior they 0 1 DO want instead? Again, these should be small, specific, and observable. Give examples. 4. Write on the flip chart 2-3 specific examples of negative behaviors 0 1 with the positive statement under each, and a time connected to each? 5. Hand out scrap paper and have each parent/caregiver write a similar 0 1 example (with a time connected) of what they would like their youth to do? (5 possible points) Was the Optional Question Asked? YES NO What is the advantage of naming the behavior you want instead of the problem behavior? Video Time: 2:00 Minutes SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 4

5 Activity Giving Compliments Time for Activity: 6:00 Minutes 1. Divide the group into pairs to discuss what they could compliment 0 1 their child for? Note: It is recommended in the manual that spouses are not paired together. 2. Hand out cards to write compliments for their youth? Write several examples of compliments on the flip chart? Lead a discussion and record additional compliments on the flip chart? Ask the parents/caregivers to hide the compliment card at home 0 1 for their youth to find? Video Time: 3:30 Minutes (5 possible points) Activity Using a Point Chart Time for Activity: 3:30 Minutes 1. Hand out the Earning Points for Rewards cards? Post the Earning Points for Rewards poster? Ask each parent/caregiver to copy the positive behavior from 0 1 Activity 3.3 onto their point chart card? Note: Remind them it should be small, specific, once-a-day behavior. 4. Circulate to offer help during the video instructions? 0 1 Note: The assistance offered should focus on determining points and a privilege or reward. (4 possible points) No Video Narration Between Activities 3.5 and 3.6 SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 5

6 Activity Privileges and Rewards Time for Activity: 3:00 Minutes 1. Ask the parents/caregivers to leave the privileges and rewards 0 1 blank on their Earning Points for Rewards cards so that their youth could have input? 2. Have the group brainstorm appropriate rewards and privileges? Record the group s ideas on the flip chart? 0 1 Note: The flip chart page(s) should be saved for use in the family session. (3 possible points) Was the Optional Question Asked? YES NO Which of the rewards and privileges you listed are practical for you to give? Video Time: 8:30 Minutes Activity Building a Positive Relationship Time for Activity: 5:00 Minutes 1. Ask the group to name ways besides giving rewards and compliments 0 1 that parents/caregivers can show love and caring and record the responses on the flip chart? 2. Ask which things on the list will definitely get the message of 0 1 love across? 3. Make the point that hugs, saying I love you, and writing loving 0 1 notes are three good ways? (3 possible points) SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 6

7 Home Practice and End of Session Activities Time for Activity: 2:30 Minutes 1. Ask the parents/caregivers to use their Earning Points for Rewards cards at home? Remind them to hide their compliment card for their youth? Hand out the Ways to Show Love magnet cards and encourage them to post it at home? Tell the parents/caregivers about the family session in which they will share the 0 1 Earning Points for Rewards chart and decide on a privilege/reward with their youth? 5. Have the parents/caregivers recite the Parent Creed together as a group? 0 1 (5 possible points) Total Points for Section 2 - Curriculum Adherence: (39 Possible Points Inclusive of 6 Points from Pre-Session Activities and 33 Points from Curriculum Activities) SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 7

8 Section 3 - Parent Session 1 Fidelity Observation Summary Name of the Parent Facilitator: Facilitator Delivery Rating Rate the facilitator on each item below by circling a number. For questions 1 to 8, circle a number from 0 to 4, with 0 being the lowest rating and 4 being the highest rating. Lowest Highest 1. Clarity of the facilitator s explanation of activities 2. Acceptance and friendliness of the facilitator 3. Ability of facilitator to manage the group dynamic and participant behavior 4. Ability of facilitator to explain and illustrate concepts 5. Level of preparation by the facilitator 6. Comfort level of the facilitator 7. Overall effectiveness of the facilitator s curriculum delivery 8. Facilitator s engagement of participants offered opportunities for participation 9. Facilitator redirected conversation to a topic or the video as needed when discussion drifted No 0 Yes 1 Not Necessary 1 Points: (33 Possible Points) SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 8

9 Rating of Inappropriate Facilitation Processes Rate the frequency of the following inappropriate facilitation processes by circling a number from 0 to 4, with 0 being the lowest rating and 4 being the highest rating. To what extent did the parent facilitator act in the following ways? 1. Read from manual when presenting (briefly referring to the manual is acceptable.) Very Frequently Often Sometimes Rarely Never 2. Acted distant (uninterested or uninvolved with participants) 3. Was critical of a participant or their ideas 4. Was unable to deal effectively with questions 5. Stopped the videotape/dvd or an activity before it was finished 6. Lost track of time Points: (24 Possible Points) Total Points for Section 3 - Parent Facilitator s Delivery: (57 Possible Points - Inclusive of 33 Points from the Facilitator Delivery Rating and 24 Points from the Rating of Inappropriate Facilitation Processes) SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 9

10 Section 4 - Group Participation 1. How actively did the group participate in the discussions and exercises? Little to No Participation Moderate Participation Active Participation 2. Were participants referred to the ground rules as necessary to redirect behavior? No 0 Yes 1 Not Necessary 1 3. Indicate any areas of concern or conflict among participants: 4. Indicate any disagreements about the session content: 5. Indicate any improvements needed by the facilitator to more effectively engage the participants: Total Points for Section 4 - Group Participation: (5 Possible Points) Fidelity Rating Summary Rated Component Points Awarded by the Observer Possible Points Section 2 Curriculum Adherence Divide by 39 Section 3 Facilitator s Delivery Divide by 57 Sub-Score for Curriculum and Only Enter the Sum of the Curriculum Divide by 96 Delivery Adherence - Adherence and Facilitation Points Here: Percentage Section 1 - Room/Equipment Divide by 12 Section 4 Group Participation Divide by 5 Overall Fidelity Score - Enter the Sum of All the Rated Components Here: Divide by 113 SFP Parent Session 3 Fidelity Observation Form Page 10